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Living in a sectional title complex requires a careful balance between enjoying your own home and respecting your neighbours. While most owners

A home loan that covers the purchase price can make homeownership more accessible, especially for first-time buyers. But it may still carry

Dying without a valid will doesn’t mean your estate goes to the state. In South Africa, it means the Intestate Succession Act

For many South Africans, property ownership is no longer limited to a traditional arrangement where one person buys a home and holds

Young South Africans are increasingly choosing to purchase homes on their own, signalling a profound shift in how the country’s newest generation

A trust is a legal arrangement where ownership of property is transferred to trustees, who manage it for the general benefit of

With weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, property owners must ensure that they have the correct insurance policies to cover potential financial losses.

Planning a wedding comes with a mountain of decisions, including seating charts, menu tastings, and, for the forward-thinking couple, sitting down with

Almost every sectional title scheme in South Africa has one now: a WhatsApp group for owners and residents. Used well, it’s a

South Africa’s civil justice system faces significant challenges, including escalating litigation costs, prolonged delays, and an overwhelming backlog of cases, with some

In this article, we look at who chairs a meeting of trustees and the method of voting on resolutions passed at such

First-time sellers often focus only on the asking price, take a few photographs, list the property, and wait for the first offer.